Why does Shawwal 1447 start on 2026-03-20?

This Hijri date is based on the official moon sighting announcement in GB.

Islamic Crescent Observation for the UK (ICOUK)
UK-based moonsighting authority. Uses local visual sightings (with optical aid) and publishes verified hilal reports.

Explanation

According to Islamic Crescent Observation for the UK (ICOUK), the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal was sighted based on verified reports.

As a result, Friday, 20 March 2026 was declared as the first day of Shawwal.

How was this date determined?

Decision type: seen
Authority scope: GB

Official announcement (original text)

Start of Shawwal 1447 AH on Friday, 20th March 2026, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed (& other guest ulama). Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (19/3/2026 20:25 GMT).

Why dates may differ

Hijri months are determined by moon sighting practices, which may vary between countries and authorities. Alhabib reports official announcements without issuing religious rulings.

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